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Risk of fatal traffic crash higher during annual 4/20 cannabis celebration

Drivers in the United States are more likely to be in a fatal traffic crash during the annual April 20 cannabis celebration, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

Feb 13, 2018

Near misses key to reducing traffic accidents

Near misses key to reducing traffic accidents

The numbers associated with traffic accidents worldwide are staggering: 1.3 million fatalities every year, and up to 50 million injuries.

Dec 17, 2015

Hitting the road, safely

Hitting the road, safely

As vacationers embark on summer road trips, a UBC prof talks about new ways for making the highways and byways collision free.

Jul 14, 2014

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